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Monday, October 28, 2019

Nifty Novelties Blog Hop - Halloween Version



Welcome to the last day of the Nifty Novelties Blog Hop hosted by Seams To Be Sew!  This hop is all about using novelty prints.  They are super cute to buy (I should know, I have a shelf full) but sometimes you might not know what to make with them and this hop can help.  Today I am happy to show off my Spooktacular project and hopefully pass on some inspiration.



This pattern is called Chain Link by Amy Smart.  It is perfect for 5 inch novelty squares.



I've had some of these prints for years and used them in various projects. 
It was fun to use up some of the left overs and put them all together in this project.


This pattern was super fast to put together.  I got the whole top done in one day.


I did shorten it from the orginal, but I can still see the full size pattern being sewn up in one day if you have a good chunk of time to sew.


Another good use for Novelty fabrics is for quilt backing.  I have had this Halloween novelty for a while as well.  I bought it on sale one time after Halloween was over.  I love the characters on it, but the cream background never seemed to go with any of the Halloween projects I was working on.  Today it now has a home on the back of this quilt.  My top came out at 43 inches and it was going to be a stretch to make this 44 inch wide fabric fit, so I went ahead and split it in two and added a  large strip of one of my pumpkin fabrics to get it big enough to work with. 



*GiveAway* 

Timeless Treasures fabric company graciously sent Marian from Seams to Be Sew some fabulous novelty fabric bundles to give away for this hop.


I get to show of is this owl bundle and it is up for a giveaway.  Use the Rofflecopter below to enter the giveaway+.  Just keep in mind Marian is asking winners to pay shipping, $4 for USA and more for international shipping. She will contact the winners.
a Rafflecopter giveaway



If you missed any, make sure you go back and check out the other projects and vist the other two hoppers today to get inspiration for your novelty prints!  

Thursday, October 24
Friday, October 24
Monday, October 28




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42 comments:

  1. RonelleOctober 28, 2019 at 4:32 AM

    Thank you very much for sharing your project with us. The Chain Link is a stunning pattern.
    I'm entering via Quilted Delights.

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  2. Elizabeth CoughlinOctober 28, 2019 at 6:21 AM

    Wonderful quilt, and a great way to show off novelty fabrics!

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  3. JanetOctober 28, 2019 at 7:19 AM

    That's a great idea for using those 5" novelty fabrics. It highlights them really nicely!

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  4. Nancy LOctober 28, 2019 at 8:02 AM

    Leah at Quilteddelights.com Thanks for a great inspiring quilt. I have made this quilt and loved making it. I used patriotic pieces for my blocks and red and blues for the rest of it. I love your idea and may have to make another one!!

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  5. Barb NOctober 28, 2019 at 10:14 AM

    This quilt is such a good way to use up novelty fabrics of all kinds. I have some children's fabric blocks for an I Spy quilt, and this would be perfect. Enjoy yours, Quilted Delights!

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  6. JoanneOctober 28, 2019 at 11:25 AM

    Quilteddelights.com Thank you for the pattern idea

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  7. KathleenOctober 28, 2019 at 11:30 AM

    I love when we can use those great things in the stash. It is perfect!

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  8. mumbird3October 28, 2019 at 11:48 AM

    Lovely! Quilted Delights thank you for sharing!!!

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  9. MarianOctober 28, 2019 at 12:08 PM

    Such a cute project, I love the back also, with putting the strip down it. add some feel to it... Great pattern for novelties.

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  10. Susan October 28, 2019 at 12:25 PM

    What a wonderful QUILTED DELIGHTS idea! I'm pretty sure I have a couple of ancient Halloween charm packs around here, and this would be a perfect way to turn them into something useful and cute. Thanks for the idea!

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  11. tac73October 28, 2019 at 12:49 PM

    I’m entering at Quilted Delights. Looking forward to finding ideas for my novelty prints. Love the chain link.

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  12. GranChrisOctober 28, 2019 at 12:50 PM

    I love the quilt. I am entering at Quilted Delights.

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  13. ShirleyCOctober 28, 2019 at 12:54 PM

    That quilt is beautiful! That design would work with any prints.

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  14. Jenny98223October 28, 2019 at 12:58 PM

    Entering at Quilted Delights. Love novelty fabrics. I live near a fabric store in Anacortes, WA that has SO many novelty fabrics. It's like being in a candy store! Hard to decide on which one(s) to buy.

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  15. Farm QuilterOctober 28, 2019 at 1:10 PM

    Your quilt is wonderful and it really is perfect for novelty fabrics...they get the spotlight but don't overwhelm the quilt! Entering at Quilted Delights!

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  16. Dix in CanadaOctober 28, 2019 at 1:27 PM

    Quilted Delights is the blog I'm entering on. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Chain Link as a great way to use up some timely novelty prints. Thanks for sharing your ideas & creativity with us.

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  17. MrsGOctober 28, 2019 at 3:31 PM

    Love me some novelty fabrics!

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  18. Vivian OaksOctober 28, 2019 at 3:51 PM

    Love owls and so does my 33-year old grandson!! Thanks for the chance to win!! Didn't realize until today that I should have told you in this comment section what blog I was coming from.... it was quilted delights!! :-)

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  19. sue sOctober 28, 2019 at 3:59 PM

    This pattern is great for an I Spy quilt. I'm entering on Quilted Delights.

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  20. Carol San DiegoOctober 28, 2019 at 4:16 PM

    I’m entering on Quilted Delights! Love that owl fabric!

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  21. RosemaryOctober 28, 2019 at 5:56 PM

    Entering here on Quilted Delights ... Love that pattern. Sue S is right, perfect for I Spy

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  22. Andree G. FaubertOctober 28, 2019 at 6:29 PM

    Hi Leah, what a lovely quilt. I've made that pattern for a doggy quilt ages ago - it really is great and easy to piece.

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  23. Cathy B.October 28, 2019 at 6:54 PM

    What a great pattern! Entering at Quilted Delights.
    basaran.family (at) rogers (dot) com

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  24. Nancy DOctober 28, 2019 at 7:28 PM

    Quilted Delights. I like the pattern! It looks quick and simple.

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  25. MichelleOctober 28, 2019 at 9:23 PM

    This is a great pattern and a great to showcase novelty fabrics. Love it!

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  26. JoyceLMOctober 28, 2019 at 9:32 PM

    I'm entering at Quilted Delights. Love your Chain Link quilt. Thanks.

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  27. BarbOctober 28, 2019 at 9:33 PM

    Quilted Delights--Love your Halloween theme!
    barbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)

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  28. va7qltOctober 28, 2019 at 9:46 PM

    Quilted Delights. Love the quilt, as it works for charm packs too!!

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  29. BarbOctober 28, 2019 at 10:14 PM

    Entering here on Quilted Delights--I always like the Halloween themes--Thanks!
    barbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)

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  30. CraftyroxOctober 29, 2019 at 12:36 AM

    Love this pattern! Great way to feature charm squares

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  31. BobbieOctober 29, 2019 at 5:48 AM

    I love this quilt, perfect for displaying those novelties, could even be used for an Ispy quilt.

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  32. CalicojoanOctober 29, 2019 at 12:12 PM

    Oh my gosh...I just love this. What a wonderful way to use those novelties. Topped of course with Halloween fabrics, which are my all time favorite! LOVE IT!!!

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  33. rosemaryschildOctober 29, 2019 at 1:41 PM

    Entering at Quilted Delights! What a wonderful Halloween quilt! Thank you for sharing, Susan

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  34. MaryBethOctober 29, 2019 at 4:01 PM

    what a cute quilt. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  35. Margaret HandlinOctober 29, 2019 at 7:31 PM

    Such a cute quilt, the pattern has such potential. Thanks

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  36. Margaret HandlinOctober 29, 2019 at 7:35 PM

    Adorable pattern thank you for sharing.

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  37. Orla VOctober 29, 2019 at 9:23 PM

    What a beautiful Halloween Quilt - I love the use of the cream, it lightens up the entire quilt. I never know what to do about the backing, and yours allows you to split the fabric, while still tying it all together, and again, it is lovely to see the lightness of the cream. I am a sucker for Halloween projects, but a lot of them seem so dark, and this really sets off the individual novelty prints - makes it all seem fun instead of going over to the dark side. Thank you for sharing!

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  38. UnknownOctober 30, 2019 at 1:09 AM

    Love this quilt idea! Entering here on Quilted Delights. Nancy A: SewingGranda@gmail.com

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  39. DebbyOctober 30, 2019 at 7:41 AM

    Ooooh....owls! I love owls and I love a quilt that goes together fast! Thank you for sharing quilted delights!

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  40. wendyOctober 31, 2019 at 12:19 PM

    Quilted Delights! Great quilt! I have been wanting to make this one since I saw it on Amy's site. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  41. JanNovember 2, 2019 at 3:02 PM

    Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

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  42. Joy from Days Filled With JoyNovember 3, 2019 at 6:12 AM

    I love that quilt design! I may NEED to make one too :) Thanks so much for sharing! xx

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